War Horse

Mare mates....Jeremy Irvine in War Horse..

Poor Steven Spielberg - his career is going down the pan. The final Indiana Jones flopped, The Adventure's of Tintin got heavily panned, and now War Horse is failing to impress reviewers. But for this reviewer I disagree, War Horse was a well made movie that captivates the audience. The background of this film was a typical American's view of what the English countryside is - quiet, serene, peaceful with the sun reflecting off the hills. Many people know, this isn't strictly speaking true. 
It shows, Albert Narracott (played by newcomer, Jeremy Irvine), and his parents, (Peter Mullan and Emily Watson) living in picturesque England as simple farming folk. One day, Mullan comes back with a horse, whom Albert decides to raise. The family live in fear of evil landlord,  Lyons, (Harry Potter's David Thewlis) but unfortunately Mullan has to sell, Joey (the horse's name.) Benedict Cumberbatch comes in as the snobby schoolboy Major and Tom Hiddleston gives a convincing Captain Nicholls. 
I won't deny it but I cried, because the story of course is sad, if you have read it. I was touched by the scene where Toby Kebbell and Hinnerk Schönemann together save Joey. It reminds me of the football game on Christmas Day 1914 where the Germans and English declared an unofficial truce. John Williams provides us with music that tells your emotions in the movie.
I've got nothing against this film apart from some occasional scenes. If you want a movie that will make you laugh, cry and smile, this is what you've got.


4/5